This article highlights the 2024 U.S. National Snowshoe Championship which will be held at Lowes Creek in Eau Claire, WI, February 10-11. It’s 2024 and winter has (finally) arrived. This typically means snow has, or will fall in much of the country. Winter also means snowshoeing. And if you are interested in taking part in… Read more »
The following article was written by newcomer to snowshoeing, Sarah Barber, who posted a top-five finish at this year’s championships. A lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho, Barber has been a Life Flight Paramedic for seventeen years, and currently works in dual capacity as a clinician and a Quality Manager. When she’s not flying in helicopters… Read more »
Announcement from the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA). To learn more about snowshoe racing and view a calendar of snowshoe events, check out ATRA’s snowshoe page. In cooperation with local event organizers and The Pulse Running and Fitness Shop of Meridian Idaho, United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) is pleased to announce the 2023 edition of… Read more »
Written by trail and snowshoe runner Cole Crosby (pictured above #17 – photo credit: USSSA). The last U.S. Snowshoe National Championship that I had the chance to run was back in 2019 at the same venue of this years’ running: The Lakewoods Resort in Cable, Wisconsin. It was a course I have known well with… Read more »
Message from United States Snowshoe Association director Jackie Hering. The U.S. National Snowshoe Championships are supported by the American Trail Running Association. Learn more about snowshoe racing on our dedicated webpage. Hello Snowshoe Enthusiasts and Happy Race Week! If you are getting this email you are signed up for the United States Snowshoe National Championships… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) partner Collegiate Running Association (CRA). Colorado Cup Snowshoe Race will host the 2022 Collegiate Snowshoe National Championship and the Youth Snowshoe National Championship The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is pleased to build upon existing partnerships with the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) and the American Trail Running Association… Read more »
Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. This past weekend February 28 through March 1, I attended the 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National… Read more »
Michelle Hummel (Albuquerque, NM) and Joseph Gray (Colorado Springs, CO), led a strong field that included other elite mountain/trail runners to take wins at the 20th annual Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships this past Saturday, February 29. This two decade-old national championship took place two miles above sea level at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in… Read more »
Press release from Colorado Mountain College – host of the 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships. American Trail Running Association team members Nancy Hobbs, Richard Bolt, Tayte Pollmann and Allie McLaughlin are attending the races. LEADVILLE – A steady stream of registrations is flowing in as Leadville prepares to welcome racers and recreationists to… Read more »
The 20th annual Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships weekend starts today at 10,151 feet above sea level in “Trail Town” Leadville, Colorado. This will be the second time this national championship has come to Colorado, Frisco hosted in 2012, and the first time it’s been contested at elevations above 10,000 feet. Long a popular… Read more »
Press release from ATRA partners United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) and Collegiate Running Association (CRA). USSSA’s 20th National Snowshoe Championship will feature US, Collegiate and High School Categories. December 3, 2019 – Corinth, NY – The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) endorsing the… Read more »
Trail runner Laura Clark shares her story from this year’s Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships, where she finished second in her age group in the 10K and 34th overall in the half marathon. Photos by Jen Ferriss. Recalling those “When I was your age…” legends about blinding snowstorms and waist-high drifts, the 2018 Dion… Read more »
Story and photos by ATRA Director of Marketing Richard Bolt. He completed his first snowshoe race in 2002, attended 9 of the last 17 U.S. Snowshoe National Championships and has been a member of 2 U.S. National Snowshoe Teams. Richard is also sponsored by ATRA corporate member Atlas Snow-Shoe Company. For the first time in… Read more »
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